Jun 13, 2017
The recently unveiled 2018 Ford Mustang will be the centerpiece of Ford Motor Company's performance celebration when the global sports car makes its Oklahoma debut at the Mid America Ford and Shelby Nationals in Tulsa. Ford will also show its latest vehicles, lead a Thursday cruise-in and conduct thrill rides at the tr ... Continue reading
Jun 13, 2017
The first Ferrari-badged automobile, a 125 Sport with a 1.5-liter V12 engine, took to the open road in the spring of 1947. Soon after, with amazing speed, cars bearing the mark of the prancing horse wove their way into the hearts of enthusiasts worldwide. ... Continue reading
The Winners of the Electric Car Boom
Jun 13, 2017
Even yesterday is not soon enough to get new lithium resources online; near-future demand is overwhelming, and massive deficits are looming fast. Lithium prices have skyrocketed, growing by double-digits every year since 2014. ... Continue reading
First Automated Vehicle in New York, an Audi, Takes to Capitol Streets in Technology Demonstration
Jun 13, 2017
Audi became the first company to demonstrate an automated vehicle in New York, at an event near the state capitol today. Audi offered rides and demonstrations of Audi Highway Pilot technology – Society of Automobile Engineers Level 3 automation – to legislators, their staffs, media and other stakeholders. ... Continue reading
LIVE World Premiere Today of the All-New Hyundai KONA +VIDEO
Jun 13, 2017
Hyundai Motor is unveiling the All-New KONA at its world premiere on Tuesday, June 13th, 2017 in Milan / Italy. The All-New KONA continues Hyundai’s new design identity while adding its progressive character to create a unique proposition in the sub-compact SUV segment.The All-New KONA’s front is expressive and pow ... Continue reading
Jun 12, 2017
Honda today revealed the 2018 Fit with fresh new styling, the addition of a Sport trim and the availability of Honda Sensing® on its popular hatchback. Updated styling at the front and rear, and a splash of additional color add vibrancy and infuse the versatile Fit with an enhanced youthful, sporty and emotional chara ... Continue reading
Stephen Polk Appointed to Autobrain Advisory Board
Jun 12, 2017
Autobrain, the award-winning connected car platform that turns any car into a smart car in minutes, announced today the appointment of Stephen Polk to the Company's advisory board. Polk currently serves as president and CEO of Highgate LLC, and was previously Chairman, president and CEO at R. L. Polk & Co., an automoti ... Continue reading
90 Years of MG Showcased at Silverstone for MGLIVE!
Jun 12, 2017
LONDON - June 12, 2017: Over 90 years of the MG marque will be showcased at the MG Car Club’s annual celebration MGLive! at Silverstone Circuit on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th June, with models ranging from the 1920s to the latest launch from MG Motor UK. Around 3,000 MG models will be on display from the Club's var ... Continue reading
Shelby American CEO Looks for Growth: Initiative Results in Special One-Off Vehicle
Jun 9, 2017
An initiative to explore new business opportunities has resulted in a special one-off Shelby version of a 1997 Ford Mustang by Shelby American, Inc. The car was recently delivered to its owner in Central Texas after the team at Shelby American reimagined the car as if the company had built it new in 1997. “Shelby Ame ... Continue reading
Honda Targeting Introduction of Level 4 Automated Driving Capability by 2025
Jun 9, 2017
Honda announced that it is targeting the year 2025 for the introduction of vehicles with highly-automated driving capability in most driving situations (SAE Level 4). This new goal builds upon earlier-announced plans for Honda and Acura vehicles to have highly-automated freeway driving capability (SAE Level 3) by 2020. ... Continue reading
Self-steering Volvo Truck set to Increase Brazil's Sugar-cane Harvest
Jun 9, 2017
Volvo Trucks has developed a new self-steering truck that can become a significant productivity booster for Brazilian sugar-cane growers. The truck, which is used to transport newly harvested sugar-cane, is steered with great precision through the fields in order to avoid damaging the young plants that will form the fo ... Continue reading
Suzuki Italy Chooses BRC LPG Systems to Expand Alternative Fuel Product Offering
Jun 9, 2017
Longstanding partnership provides bi-fuel LPG options to growing market BRC Gas Equipment ("BRC"), a Westport Fuel Systems Inc. ("Westport Fuel Systems") (TSX: WPRT, Nasdaq: WPRT) company and leader in the manufacturing and marketing of automotive liquid propane gas ("LPG ") and compressed natural gas ("CNG") component ... Continue reading
Kansas City Zooms Ahead in Electric Vehicle Growth
Jun 9, 2017
Kansas City metro experienced the most growth of electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the United States, for the second quarter in a row, and widened the gap between other cities like Las Vegas, LA and Denver. With a 78 percent growth from 2016 to 2017, the KC region has transformed into a hot spot for electric vehicles. ... Continue reading
GM and Ford Dominate the Top 10 in the 2017 Kogod Made in America Auto Index
Jun 9, 2017
The Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Traverse, Ford F-150 and Chevy Corvette rank as the top most American-made car models, according to the 2017 Kogod Made in America Auto Index. ... Continue reading
Scania Introduces New Engines, Cabs and Services
Jun 8, 2017
First G20 sleeper cab for long-distance trucks New-generation inline 9-litre engines Scania's services are the key to customer profitability Scania is continuing with the major roll-out it began last year, with more and more services and products going into production and being launched to customers. The order books ar ... Continue reading
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